19.09.2025
MACBA Receives Eighteen Video Artworks from the Han Nefkens Foundation and Announces Ongoing Collaboration
The Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) is proud to announce the donation of eighteen video artworks from the Barcelona-based Han Nefkens Foundation (HNF). This significant gift, announced at a press conference on Wednesday, also marks the beginning of a permanent collaboration between both institutions, reinforcing their shared commitment to supporting contemporary video art and emerging artists.
The donation, presented by MACBA Director Elvira Dyangani Ose and Han Nefkens, Founder of the HNF, reflects a long-standing dedication to video as an artistic medium. The works, acquired by the Foundation between 2009 and 2022, represent the culmination of award programs supporting young artists from around the world, with each piece previously showcased in exhibitions organized in collaboration with HNF partner institutions.
“With each artwork, I remember the institutions, conversations, and collaborations that went into their creation. These artworks are not only about the final piece—they embody a vast network of experience, commitment, and shared passion,” said Han Nefkens. Photo: Aziz Hazara Bow Echo, 2019. Video five channels, color, soundo, 4 min 10 s. Ed. 1/5. MACBA Collection. MACBA Consortium. Han Nefkens Private Foundation Donation.
“With each artwork, I remember the institutions, conversations, and collaborations that went into their creation. These artworks are not only about the final piece—they embody a vast network of experience, commitment, and shared passion,” said Han Nefkens. Photo: Aziz Hazara Bow Echo, 2019. Video five channels, color, soundo, 4 min 10 s. Ed. 1/5. MACBA Collection. MACBA Consortium. Han Nefkens Private Foundation Donation.
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